New York, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup

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2026-06-11

New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff. The tournament -- co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States -- begins Thursday and the final will be played next month at the MetLife Stadium, rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium, just outside the city. Crowds gathered at West 50th Street and 6th Avenue in downtown Manhattan to mark the unveilin......

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